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Bus between the airport and Ålesund centre with departure after regular flight arrivals. Departure from Ålesund centre about 1 hour before departure. Travel time: about 25 minutes, and the bus stops at the major hotells. NOK 77 - €9,50 one way.

I have been away for a little while,our trip is purely leisure,we have a friend who is to be married in Gerainger and Aalesund is our second step to meeting up with all of the wedding guests before getting on the boat to Gerainger.We are really looking forward to visiting your country in August,I like to plan ahead !.

While I am on here perhaps you could advise me on the best currency to bring,is NOK the preferred option or maybe Euros.

Lucky you, wedding celebration in Geiranger. That's something to tell... I suppose you will stay in Hotel Union. In September I'm going to Hotel Union with my company for a leisure week-end. You can look forward to the boat trip. It's a beautiful sailing. Scenic. The trip to Geiranger will give you memories for lifetime. Cross my fingers for good weather and normally August is the best summer month in this area.

I'm sure the boat trip is with guide, but some informations in advance:

Do you know that Geiranger is one of the Worlds Heritage Site? The travel magazine National Geographic Traveler has ranked the Geirangerfjord top of all the World Heritage Sites. ”The Geirangerfjord is so fantastically visual as you sail into it. When you encounter Geiranger itself, it seems like a tourist village” (Tourtellot, Jonathan. National Geographic Traveler).

Something Tourtellot finds very positive about Geiranger, however, is the Fjord Centre, where you can learn what the fjord is and about its culture and history. And, not least, it raises your awareness of what you stand to lose if the distinctive character of the area is not protected.

Strange; 2 days ago I e-mail the festival for this years program. No answer so far.

The Norwegian Food Festival in Ålesund’s mission statement is to promote the production, development and consumption of Norwegian food derived from Norwegian raw ingredients from agriculture and fishing. People’s festivals, national championships, trade fairs, seminars, trade forums, concerts and other cultural events have also become fixed “ingredients” of the festival.

The organizers will focus on seafood. Party tents with stands for tasting, "Farmers market" with agricultural products for sale, ecological food award etc Samba music and dance. Cross fingers for good weather!